1. Remove the presilencer. (See
EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]
.)
2. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See
REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD]
.)
3. Support the jack up point for the front crossmember using a garage jack.
4. Jack up the rear suspension with unloaded condition.
5. Mark the rear upper arm and rear crossmember shown in the figure.
6. Remove the rear coil spring. (See
REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Inspect for rear wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
mistake while servicing the vehicle.
NOTE:
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The rear upper arm inner bolt cannot be tightened completely with the rear
upper arm installed to the vehicle due to the narrow operation space.
Therefore, mark the position before removing the rear upper arm, align the
rear crossmember and rear upper arm markings when installing the rear
upper arm, and tighten the rear upper arm inner bolt completely before
installing the rear crossmember component to the vehicle.
CAUTION:
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Perform the work using a garage jack. When jacking up the rear
suspension with unloaded condition, to prevent bending the
front of the vehicle, support the jack up point for the front
crossmember using a garage jack.
Fig. 13: Supporting Jack Up Point For Front Crossmember
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
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Jacking up the rear suspension with unloaded condition will lighten
the force on the bushing and make it easier to perform the procedure.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Mazda CX-9
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